Liviana Iota

Liviana Iota
Biographical Information
Race	Corellian
Homeworld	Corellia
Mother	Karena Iota
Father	Davin Iota
Siblings	Laryn Iota
Born	Year -5
Languages	Basic
Physical Description
Gender	Female
Height	1.8m
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Green
Political Information
Affiliation	New Republic
Title	"Vida Loca"
Rank	SFC Squadron Leader
Positions	Assistant Republic Counselor, Academy Instructor
Awards	Citations and Awards

Liviana Iota, also known by her callsign "Vida Loca", is a decorated starfigher pilot originally from Corellia. Much of her early life was spent traveling the galaxy in starships, until the day that the Galactic Empire seized her family's assets and imprisoned her parents for helping subversive groups in Imperial Space. After struggling to survive with her older brother, Liviana joined a small resistance movement against the Empire - until most of the group was killed in a failed operation. Following the disaster, Liviana hijacked a ship, eventually finding herself in New Republic space. Deciding to stop running, and start fighting again, she joined the New Republic's military as a pilot.

Biography

Early Life

The second child of Karena and Davin Iota, Liviana was born on Corellia during Year -5. Her family owned a small shipping business, Iota Industries, formed by her father in the years leading up to the creation of the Galactic Empire. Their business rarely ventured far from the Corellia system, mostly moving supplies and manufacturing small items for traders and tourists. Her father, Davin, was formerly a fighter pilot during the Clone Wars. Given the small scale of his enterprise, the family was always on the move on various starships and cargo cruisers during much of Liviana's childhood. Karena Iota, formerly a low-level politician on Coruscant, handled much of the bureaucracy and paperwork to ensure that Iota Industries ran smoothly. Liviana's brother, Laryn, is seven years her senior.

The New Republic

Liviana returns from an undisclosed mission

Year 18 saw Liviana finally end up in New Republic space, stopping on Rodia to refuel and repair her vessel. It was here that she was able to witness the might of a government that could rival the Galactic Empire, watching military craft land and depart the craft every night. Every day after bargaining for needed parts, she tried to steal just a glimpse of the agile and dangerous fighters that formed the New Republic Starfighter Command, remembering her father's words about his time fighting in wars past. After considerable debate, she finally realized that she was accomplishing nothing running from system and that the revenge she had craved had done nothing but left her bitter and empty.

With some hesitation, she applied to the New Republic Academy, doubting that she would be qualified to join the SFC. Much to her surprise, her aptitude tests displayed a natural talent for flying, and Liviana worked hard to finish the Academy at the top of her class. Emboldened by her newfound future, she also enrolled in a Basic Medical Course under the tutelage of Huw Roon and Gile Landala, determined not to repeat the mistakes that lead to the deaths of her friends.

Not long after her graduation from the Academy, Liviana was approached to join the New Republic Justice Department, joining after considerable decision. It was her sense of justice and admiration for the New Republic's values that resulted in the young woman becoming a Republic Counselor- a representative for the citizens of the New Republic against those that might do them harm.

As the values of peace, freedom and democracy became her own Liviana took it upon herself to join the Academy staff; helping guide those that had been in the same situations she had once been in. She remains ever vigilant in this role, often finding herself to be a mentor to many that join the New Republic.

Military Service

After graduating with exceptional marks from the New Republic Academy, Liviana joined the Starfighter Command and given the rank of Pilot Officer. Once deployed to fight in the Second Galactic Civil War, she proved herself a capable and skilled pilot and cunning warrior, quickly earning a number of awards and a promotion to the rank of Flight Officer. Within a matter of months, she earned the respect of her peers as an ace pilot - a true force to be reckoned with. In Year 19, Liviana was unexpectedly promoted to Squadron Leader, becoming a senior officer. The remainder of her file is classified.

Personal Information

Appearance

Liviana is a native Corellian, standing tall at 1.8 meters, sporting an athletic build. She keeps her dark brown hair out of the way, preferring practicality over any accepted style or fashion. She is known for her piercing green eyes, and healthy tan complexion despite a lifetime in space. A lifetime of conflict has led to a rather utilitarian wardrobe, and she is often seen in her orange flight suit or relatively simple clothing. Despite this, Liviana is still renowned for her natural beauty.

Personal Life

Deep down, Liviana is an extremely passionate woman, often taking matters into her own hands and preferring to lead by example whenever possible. Off-duty, she is known to her friends as "Liv" or "Livi". Her life is punctuated by an almost childlike enthusiasm, sarcasm, and fondness for practical pranks or light hearted teasing. Regardless, Liviana takes her career very seriously, compulsively working to serve as effectively as possible. Since joining the New Republic, she has taken the ideals of freedom and democracy to heart, believing deeply in their cause and ideals. During combat, her personality boils away to reveal a cold, calculated and pragmatic warrior.

Liviana is known for her fondness of celebratory alcohol, especially Corellian whiskey.

Career History

Current Positions

• Squadron Leader, Starfighter Command
• Assistant Republic Counselor, NRJD
• Advanced Instructor, New Republic Academy

Citations and Awards

Military Awards

• SFC Ribbon
• Training Ribbon
• Service Ribbon
• Master Pilot Skill Badge
• Expert Gunner Skill Badge
• Leadership Training Ribbon
• Operational Service Ribbon
• Republic Readiness Award
• Future Leader Commendation